Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Betty L. Woodford

Betty L. Woodford

Sep 7, 2012

 

Betty L. (Drew) Woodford, age 78, of LaCrosse, formerly of Lancaster, died on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospice in LaCrosse. She was born on January 27, 1934, in Lancaster, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Fralick) Drew. As a child, she loved spending time with her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Hazel Fralick in Bagley. Betty graduated from...

Jerry R. Barton

Jerry R. Barton

Sep 5, 2012

 

Jerry R. Barton, age 69, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, in Glen Haven.

Jerry was born on November 17, 1942, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, son of Russell and Edith (Jungenberg) Barton. Jerry spent 36 years serving the school district of Cassville as Teacher (specializing in the field of Technology Education), Athletic...

Margaret M. Hess

Margaret M. Hess

Aug 31, 2012

 

Margaret M. Hess, age 93, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born January 23, 1919 the daughter of Chris and Lena (Mumm) Breuer. Margaret graduated from Cassville High School. She married Arthur C. Hess Together they farmed and raised their loving family in Glen Haven Township. He preceded her in death in...

Michael P. Smith

Michael P. Smith

Aug 28, 2012

 

Michael P. Smith, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, surrounded by his family at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore.

Michael was born on February 10, 1946, in Cuba City, the son of Stanley and Charlotte (Slaght) Smith. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964. Mike was united in marriage to Mary Melcher Smith on...

Matt J. Lorscheter

Matt J. Lorscheter

Aug 27, 2012

 

 Matthias Matt J. Lorscheter, age 85, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at his home after a long illness. He was born on April 25, 1927, in Cassville, the son of Francis Bink and Eva (Breuer) Lorscheter. Matt attended St. Charles grade school and graduated from Cassville High School in May 1945. He enlisted in the...

Wendell C. Case

Wendell C. Case

Aug 26, 2012

 

 Wendell C. Case, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the Good Samaritan Health Center in Fennimore. He was born on March 23, 1932, in rural Lancaster, to Harry and Rose (Crapp) Case. Wendell was a 1950 graduate of Lancaster High School and spent...

Clifford A. Muller

Clifford A. Muller

Aug 21, 2012

 

 Clifford A. Muller, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on October 3, 1920, in Tennyson, the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. Clifford attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson. On October 7, 1941, he was united in marriage to Marie Winkler at St....

William M. Thornton

William M. Thornton

Aug 19, 2012

 

 William M. Thornton, age 33 of Bagley, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born March 3, 1979 in Cuba City, son of Jeff and Barb (Wagner) Thornton. Bill graduated River Ridge High School in 1997, and furthered his education at Southwest Technical College...

June E. Curley

June E. Curley

Aug 18, 2012

 

June E. Curley, age 84, of Lancaster, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on June 19, 1928, in Hurricane Township, the daughter of Clyde and Carrie (Ellis) Jackson. June graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. On November 29, 1947, she was united in marriage to Paul Curley. After their marriage the...

Mary I. Griswold

Mary I. Griswold

Aug 16, 2012

 

Mary I. Griswold, age 90, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on December 17, 1921, on her family farm in North Lancaster Township, the daughter of Ora and Cora (Croft) Govier. Mary attended Badger Country School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1940. On January 27, 1945,...

Arlene J. Clifton

Arlene J. Clifton

Aug 16, 2012

 

Arlene J. Clifton, age 81, of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born on January 23, 1931, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Arlie and Sylvia (Knoke) Nickel. Arlene attended Elmdale Country School and Lancaster High School. On February 5, 1949, Arlene was united in marriage to Carson...

Gerald F. Raisbeck

Gerald F. Raisbeck

Aug 2, 2012

 

Gerald F. Raisbeck, age 65 of  Bloomington, died on  Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the  Lancaster Care Center. He was born September 10, 1946 the son of John and Angela (Day) Raisbeck. Jerry attended St. Marys  Catholic School and graduated from  Bloomington High School in 1946. He was employed as a mason for P.A. McGuire in  Highland. Jerry was...

Esther Klein

Esther Klein

Jul 26, 2012

 

Esther M. Klein, age 95, of Cassville, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on March 21, 1917, the daughter of Fred and Belva (Duncan) Clauer. Esther attended Muscallounge and Beetown country schools. On January 23, 1935, Esther was united in marriage to Leonard Klein in Galena, IL. After their...

Jeanette Dana

Jeanette Dana

Jul 25, 2012

 

 

Jeanette L. Dana, age 86, of Cassville, died on  Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.

Talon Ray Johll

Talon Ray Johll

Jul 21, 2012

 

Talon Ray Johll, beloved newborn son of Kevin and Laura Johll, passed away on July 21, 2012, at Franciscan Skemp in La Crosse.

He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Laura, a brother, Tanner all of Bloomington; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Becky Johll, and a great-grandmother, Margaret Johnson, all of Glen Haven; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Donald Rumler

Donald Rumler

Jul 12, 2012

 

DONALD RUMLER, age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born September 6, 1923, in East Moline, IL, to William J. andGrace (Samuelson) Rumler. Donald married Wilma Becker on January 7, 1942, and they had two sons. Donald married Dolores A. Hill on July...

Diane Y. Casper

Diane Y. Casper

Jul 9, 2012

 

Diane Y. Casper, age 63, of  Lancaster, died on  Monday, July 9, 2012, at her home. She was born on  August 23, 1948, in Dubuque,  IA, the daughter of Edward and Dolores (Papenphien) Rupp. Diane graduated from Senior High in  Dubuque. On February 10, 1968, she was united in marriage to Leo Casper in Dubuque. After their marriage, the...

Edmund Sedbrook

Edmund Sedbrook

Jul 4, 2012

 

Edmund Sedbrook, age 85, of Stone Lake, formerly of Potosi, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Spooner Health Systems, Spooner. He was born on May 10, 1927, in Boice Creek, the son of Melvin and Dora (Udelhoven) Sedbrook. Edmund attended country school. On September 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Avanelle M. Place in Potosi. After their marriage,...

Patrick C. Chew

Patrick C. Chew

Jul 4, 2012

 

 Patrick C. Chew, age 76, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on December 20, 1935, in Allahabad, India, the son of Ulric and Violet (Williams) Chew. On December 27, 1956, Patrick was united in marriage to Nancy L. Okey at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. He was very...

Arnold H. Schmidt

Arnold H. Schmidt

Jul 1, 2012

 

Arnold Arnie H. Schmidt, age 87, of Cassville passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center.

Arnold Arnie Henry Schmidt was born to Gotlieb Henry and Gladys (Volden) Schmidt on May 24, 1925, in Desoto, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bad Axe Lutheran Church. Arnie graduated from Viroqua high school. He met his future wife Martha Marie Stegne at a...